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My wife and I had such a great time celebrating our anniversary in STL over a long weekend in mid July. Stacy helped to make it a special 3 night stay with ample advise on where we could go and what we could see. Her breakfasts are wonderful and the inn is just beautiful.Lafayette Square is a wonderfully peaceful park and the area has so many historic houses. It is perfectly located for access to the rest of STL. Parke St. is a short walk away with stores, coffee houses and a brewery, all worth the trip.We came and went a lot during our stay and there was always plenty of parking spots in front of the house.

Stayed: July 2014, travelled as a couple

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It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your kind words about the inn and our neighborhood. I'm glad you & D were able to find some good live music & take in a lot of the sights during your visit to St. Louis. It was our pleasure having you as our guests, and we hope your travels bring you back to our fair city soon!

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Stacy makes the bed and breakfast experience very special. The quality of the breakfast is totally 5 star both in the level of gourmet cooking and in the presentation. She also takes the time to let you know what is available in St Louis according to your interests. The room was very clean and the interior decorating was suburb throughout.

Stayed: July 2014

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I don't like to write negative reviews. Therefore, I will start with the pros:1. Lovely period home; nicely decorated and well cared for2. Food is good3. Neighborhood is fantastic; we really love it!4. Room was spacious with a very well functioning, smaller-sized bathNow, the cons:1. Our room, Lafayette, was on the 2nd floor of the main house. On the 3rd floor is a room with a jacuzzi bath. At 2 am on our 2nd night the jacuzzi was turned on (before it was full) by the folks staying in that room (inconsiderate, but you can't control that). To describe it as loud does not convey they full noise level. So we were awakened suddenly by this noise that sounded like a truck backing up and it went on for about 20 minutes but was really awful until the tub was full. We mentioned it to the owner who said she was not aware of how loud the noise is when the jacuzzi is on (seriously?). She said she would start a policy of no jacuzzi after 11 pm. That's good, but I would make sure the policy is clearly in place before booking that room.2. The mattress was hard. It might work fine for some but we like it a bit softer. When I asked for a quilt or something to use as a topper the owner told me that her more expensive rooms had toppers: 101 on how to infer your guest is a complaining cheapskate. We actually booked the only room she had available for our 3 day stay. BUT, later that day she did find a quilt and put it on the bed and it was a big improvement and we appreciated her efforts and thanked her.So, if the all the beds had toppers and the jacuzzi never went on after 11 pm I would give this establishment 5 starts.

Room Tip: Avoid the Lafayette room.

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Stayed: June 2014, travelled as a couple

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Shayne, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay. We're very sorry that your time with us did not meet your expectations. The room that you stayed in, the Lafayette, has a new mattress that we purchased last year. We've received a lot of positive feedback about it, but unfortunately it did not meet your needs. We only have two down mattress toppers at the moment because we are gathering guests' feedback on them. I mentioned which rooms they were in. I certainly did not intend for my response implied that your travel budget was tight, but rather that the toppers were already in use.

The Jacuzzi above the Lafayette is not normally loud. When it is fully filled (we fill it with bleach & water to clean it after each guest departs), I assure you that it operates at a quiet hum. I also assure you that *no one* has ever run the Jacuzzi at 2am prior to your stay. In the morning, you described in extensive detail the noise that disturbed your evening. I offered you a free night's stay for your next visit. We hope to have the opportunity to meet your expectations should your travels bring you to St. Louis again.

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Delicious food, perfect location, great hosts, and a lovely property all make this a fantastic b&b! Stacy is an excellent host (and cook) the bed was so comfortable and all of the sites of the city are nearby. Although one could easily never leave the property, much less the lovely little neighborhood. I can't wait to return.

Stayed: June 2014

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Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. More importantly, I’m so glad that you feel your stay with us was a 5-star experience. It means so much to hear that you enjoyed your time in St. Louis. It’s warm, friendly guests like you that make it easy for me to smile all day, and remind me of why I chose to be an innkeeper. I hope you’re able to visit again soon!

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We stayed the weekend at this B&B and of all our travels so far, we agreed that this was the best place we've stayed at.

Very knowledgable regarding local shopping, eateries, and things to do and see, easily and happily accommodating of my dietary restrictions, wonderful breakfasts!

Just an excellent experience all the way around. In the future, should we find ourselves in the St Louis area again, I am sure that Napoleon's Retreat will be our first choice in lodging. I highly recommend staying there.

Stayed: May 2014

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It was our pleasure to have you as our guest! St. Louis is an awesome place to visit, and we enjoyed sharing our love of this city with you. I'm so glad we had a chance to chat over breakfast. Being greeted each morning by your cheerful smiles really made my weekend! Thank you :o)

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Everything was excellent. I loved the large Josephine suite with the separate living and sleeping areas. Breakfast was delicious and filling (quiche, frittata, fruits, pastries, etc). Parking was convenient and available. Lafayette Square was a very pleasant neighborhood with park and restaurants within a short walk. Stacey and the 2 pooches were excellent hosts. It is walkable to Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.

Room Tip: Josephine suite was great with separate living (with TV/kitchen) and sleeping area for couples with...

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Stayed: May 2014, travelled as a couple

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Thank you for your kind, thoughtful review. We're very glad we had a chance to meet you. If only the weather had cooperated more during your stay! The 3 days of solid rain sure made it challenging to attend the ballgames. Thank you on behalf of Indie & Peanut for all of the love & attention you gave them! I thought it was so sweet when you asked about the pillows in your room. We had purchased some allergen-sensitive pillows to "test", and it sounds like they passed with flying colors. We really appreciate that you took the time to provide us with feedback, and we hope you're able to visit again soon.

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We stayed at the Inn for one night; Stacy was beyond accommodating and did a great job making recommendations for our short stay. We walked around the Lafayette Sq neighborhood and had drinks and dinner there - a very cute neighborhood with lots of great options if you'd like to stay local to the hotel.

Our room was very clean, well appointed, and check in/out was a total breeze.

Breakfast was delicious; we had a great time meeting other guests as well!

Highly recommended for a "romantic" evening in the city!

Stayed: May 2014, travelled as a couple

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We're very glad you were able to visit with us. Thank goodness you had a chance to experience the City Museum - my favorite attraction in all of St. Louis! We hope your travels bring you to our fair city again, and we would be delighted to have you as our guests.

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An award-winning B&B located 1 mile from downtown in historic Lafayette Square. This 3-story Victorian mansion has 5 luxurious rooms, all with queen beds & private baths. Free wi-fi & full gourmet breakfast. One block to city's best restaurants and Bailey's Chocolate Bar. Steps away from 30 acre Lafayette Park, an urban oasis in the city center....more less

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